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On 27th October 2017, for the first time, in a path-breaking meeting, various Railway worker unions and passenger associations came together in Mumbai and denounced the Railway administration’s and Railway Ministry’s apathy towards the safety of railway passengers and workers.

“This meeting held on 27th October 2017 in Dhuru Hall Mumbai, organized by various Railway Workers’ Unions, Railway Passenger Associations and other people’s organizations, declares that safe and comfortable rail journey is the right of all Indian citizens and one of the prime responsibilities of the Indian Government.

“This meeting calls upon the Railway administration and Central Government

To give the highest priority to passenger safety while deciding the expenditure on railways

To immediately allocate all the necessary resources to upgrade the entire railway infrastructure towards ensuring safety of passengers and railway workers

To stop contractualization of various railway jobs

To immediately fill up all the vacancies in Indian Railways with permanent workmen and women and to ensure safe working conditions for the railway workers

“This meeting also resolves that we shall create the necessary mechanism and ensure accountability of the highest railway authorities and the Railway Minister for every railway accident.

“This meeting also resolves that Railway Workers’ organizations, Railway Passenger Associations, and people’s organizations will jointly work towards ensuring safety and comfort for railway passengers and safe working conditions for railway workers.”